Red Stars' Christen Press

Chuck Berman, Chicago Tribune

Chicago Red Stars soccer player Christen Press, 26, almost quit the sport she loves. She traveled to Sweden to give soccer one more shot, a move that paid big dividends. She joined the Red Stars in 2014, and will play for the U.S. national team in the World Cup in Canada, beginning June 6.

Chicago Red Stars soccer player Christen Press, 26, almost quit the sport she loves. She traveled to Sweden to give soccer one more shot, a move that paid big dividends. She joined the Red Stars in 2014, and will play for the U.S. national team in the World Cup in Canada, beginning June 6.

Chicago Red Stars soccer player Christen Press, 26, at the team's practice field at Evergreen Bank Group Athletic Field. Press will be on the U. S. national soccer team in the World Cup.

Chicago Red Stars soccer player Christen Press, 26, at the team's practice field at Evergreen Bank Group Athletic Field. Press will be on the U. S. national soccer team in the World Cup. (Chuck Berman, Chicago Tribune)